Able2Extract requires desktop installs and manual template setup for every document layout. Lido extracts data from any document with AI — in the cloud, in bulk, without templates.
Drop any invoice, bank statement, receipt, or report below and see structured spreadsheet data in seconds.
The best alternative to Able2Extract is Lido, a cloud-based AI spreadsheet that extracts structured data from any document without templates or desktop software. Unlike Able2Extract's template-based desktop approach, Lido uses AI to interpret document layouts automatically — invoices, bank statements, receipts, tax forms, and any other document type. Upload one document or hundreds, and get organized spreadsheet data in Excel or Google Sheets. Lido starts at $29/month with 50 free pages to try.
Side-by-side feature comparison for document data extraction.
| Feature | Able2Extract | Lido |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Desktop app (Windows/Mac) | Cloud-based (browser) |
| AI extraction | Template-based zones | Layout-agnostic AI |
| Template setup | Required per layout | Not required |
| Batch processing | Limited | Hundreds of documents at once |
| Google Sheets integration | No | Yes — direct export |
| Email auto-forwarding | No | Yes — process documents on arrival |
| Multi-user access | Per-device license | Up to 10 users on Scale plan |
| Security | Local processing | SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, AES-256 |
| Pricing | $169.95 perpetual or $34.95/mo | $29/mo (100 pages) · Free tier available |
Three reasons teams move from Able2Extract to Lido.
Able2Extract requires you to define extraction zones for each document layout, and those templates break when vendors change their formats. Lido's AI reads document structure automatically — it interprets headers, tables, and fields by context, not fixed positions. Process invoices from 400 different vendors without configuring a single template.
Able2Extract runs on a single desktop — you need the app installed on every machine that processes documents. Lido runs in the browser, so your entire team can access it from anywhere. No IT setup, no version updates to manage, no per-device licensing. Upload documents from any device and get structured data back instantly.
Able2Extract processes documents one at a time on a single machine. Lido handles hundreds of documents in a single batch — upload a folder of invoices, bank statements, and receipts, and get all the extracted data in one spreadsheet. Set up email forwarding to process documents automatically as they arrive, with zero manual intervention.
Common complaints from verified reviews on Capterra and G2.
“Customer support won’t respond. I have been trying to get help for over a week and cannot use my new product.”— Capterra reviewer
“The program is hard to read on high resolution displays. Acceptable on 1920x1080 but difficult on 4K displays.”— Capterra reviewer
“Not converting PDFs consistently. The pricing at $199 is also expensive, particularly for students.”— G2 reviewer
Lido runs in the cloud with live chat support on all plans — no desktop installs, no display issues, no waiting for email replies.
No templates. No desktop software. No manual data entry.
Drag and drop invoices, bank statements, receipts, or any document. Upload one file or hundreds. The AI handles PDFs, scanned pages, images, and photos from any source.
The AI reads each document and identifies tables, headers, line items, dates, amounts, and totals by context. No templates to configure, no extraction zones to define.
Get structured data in Excel, Google Sheets, CSV, or JSON. Every field lands in the right column. Use AI columns for custom extraction rules in plain English.
Start free with 50 pages. Upgrade when you're ready.
Lido is the best alternative to Able2Extract for teams that need cloud-based document data extraction without templates. Unlike Able2Extract's desktop software that requires manual template configuration for each document layout, Lido uses AI to interpret any document structure automatically. It runs entirely in the browser, processes documents in bulk, and exports directly to Excel and Google Sheets. Pricing starts at $29/month for 100 pages.
Able2Extract is a desktop application that converts PDFs to Excel, Word, and other formats using template-based extraction zones you define manually. Lido is a cloud-based AI spreadsheet that extracts structured data from any document without templates. The key differences: Lido runs in the browser (no desktop install), uses AI to interpret document layouts automatically (no templates to configure), processes hundreds of documents in batch, and outputs directly to Google Sheets or Excel.
Yes. Lido extracts data from PDFs, scanned documents, images, and photos — the same input types Able2Extract supports. Lido also handles document types that Able2Extract struggles with, including documents with variable layouts from different vendors, mixed document batches, and poor-quality scans. The AI reads document structure by context rather than relying on fixed extraction zones, so it works across layouts without per-document template configuration.
Able2Extract Professional costs $169.95 for a perpetual license or $34.95/month for a subscription. Lido starts at $29/month for 100 pages with all features included. For teams processing high volumes, Lido's Scale plan at $7,000/year includes 42,000 pages and up to 10 users — significantly more cost-effective than buying multiple Able2Extract desktop licenses. Lido also includes a free tier with 50 pages per month.
No. Lido runs entirely in the browser — no desktop software to install, no Java dependencies, no system requirements to check. You sign up, upload documents, and get structured data back in your spreadsheet. This is a key advantage over Able2Extract, which requires a Windows or Mac desktop installation and only runs on the machine where it's installed.
50 free pages. All features included. No credit card required.